I’ve been an independent college advisor for more than 20 years, a husband for 31 and a Dad for 27. So I say this with the love and experience of all three.
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The 2026 Admit Results Are In (And They Tell a Bigger Story…
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Oh the countdown is on!
May 1 (Decision Day) is almost here, so I’m gonna switch gears for a second and focus on 12th graders in particular.
Right now, too many 12th grade families who should be celebrating their ACCEPTED students, are instead still scrambling. With just two weeks to go, they’re still trying to make the numbers work.
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Waiting until March or April of senior year to seek help with financial aid is one of the most expensive mistakes a family can make in this process.
And I don’t say that lightly…
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Few outcomes in college admissions create more anxiety than this one: waitlisted. And unfortunately…
The Waitlist: Strategy Matters…But So Does Perspective Read More »
When I sit down with families (and I’ve done this thousands of times since…
College Admissions Isn’t Harder—It’s Just More Crowded Read More »
As much as I love college basketball or the bragging rights that come with picking winners in the family’s annual March Madness tournament…
The Colleges That Quietly Win On Cost Read More »
The biggest mistake families make when choosing colleges has nothing to do with admissions…
The College Generosity Gap Read More »
March may still feel like winter in many places, but in the world of college admissions…
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Earlier this week, a parent asked me a question I hear almost every day..
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